Meeting- & EventBarometer Germany 2013/14

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1 Meeting- & EventBarometer Germany 2013/14 The Germany-based study of the congress and events market Press conference 20 May 2014 IMEX Frankfurt

2 Introduction Method Online survey in March/April 2014 ca. 7,000 event venues in Germany (> 100 seating places in the largest room) ca. 8,000 organisers worldwide Structure of responses Providers: 35% event centres 43% meeting hotels 22% event locations Organisers: 44% Germany 22% Europe 34% outside EU 43% agencies 32% associations 25% companies 2

3 Introduction marketing information Focal points of the study Image Events market Germany Themes & Trends 3

4 Meeting and Events market Germany Market Information 4

5 Market Information Germany is the leading European destination for congresses Germany takes first place in Europe for the 10th time in succession and second place in the world ICCA country ranking 1. USA 2. Germany 3. Spain 4. France 5. Great Britain ICCA city ranking 1. Paris 2. Madrid 3. Vienna 4. Barcelona 5. Berlin Basis: ICCA International Congress and Convention Association 2013, Country & City Rankings 5

6 Market Information Promotable business trips planned for growth Europeans business trips to Germany rose in 2013 with an Fairs/ exhibitions MS 23% 2,9 million Incentives MS 4% 0,4 million traditional business trips MS 45% 5,6 million increase of +0.6% to 12.6 million 2012/13 + 9,5% Promotable business trips MS 55% 6.9 million 2012/ % MS = market share Source: DZT/WTM, IPK 2014 Differences caused by rounding congresses/ conferences MS 28% 3,6 million 2012/13 + 8,6% 2012/13-10,3% 6

7 Market Information Germany takes first position among Europeans top 10 business travel destinations Germany 5,6 6,9 France 2,3 2,7 Great Britain 1,8 2,4 Italy Spain Austria 1,4 1,4 1,3 1,7 1,6 1,5 Russia 0,8 1,4 USA 1 1,1 Netherlands Poland Sweden 0,7 1 0,6 1,3 1 1,2 Traditional business trips Promotable business trips (Fairs, conferences, incentives) Business trips in millions Basis: DZT/WTM, IPK 2014 China 0,8 0,

8 Market Information Meetings and congresses are the drivers of the market for business trips 3,3 million 3,6 million 2,6 million 2,5 million 2,7 million 2,3 million 2,5 million 2,7 million Business trips by Europeans to Germany for meetings and congresses Basis: DZT/WTM, IPK

9 Market Information Slight growth in the German meeting and events market Supply situation Demand situation Meeting and event venues in total 1 7,034 (+ 1.4%) Congress and event centres (EC) 1,718 (+ 3.3%) Meeting hotels (MH) 3,288 (- 0.1%) Event locations (EL) 2 2,028 (+ 2.1%) Meetings and Events 3.01 million (+ 1.3%) Average duration 1.52 days (- 0.03) Participants in total 371 million (+2.5%) of which from abroad 6.3 % (+ 0.2%) 1 Operations with at least 100 seating places in the largest room with seating in rows 2 Castle, monastery, museum, production hall/locomotive housing, studio, leisure park, zoo, educational establishment/ college or university, airport Basis: EITW, own research and provider survey 2014: various enquiries 9

10 Market Information Meetings industry in Germany showing slight growth trend at a high level events 2,97 million 3,01 million participants 2,8 million 2,76 million 323 million 338 million 371 million 362 million 2,6 million 318 million 314 million 302 million 2,7 million 2,72 million 291,5 million 2,46 million Basis: EITW, provider questionnaires : overall number of events, total number of participants 10

11 Market Information How has the market changed in recent years? 11

12 Market Information Meetings are becoming more international 12

13 Market Information Constant increase in international participants over recent years 22,1 million 23,4 million 16,6 million 17,5 million 16,6 million 18,7 million 19,9 million 14,3 million International participants in meetings and events in Germany 38% of providers and 45% of organisers believe that there will be a further increase in the importance of international meetings and events in the future Basis: EITW, provider questionnaires : (total number of participants) of which from abroad in % 13

14 Market Information Budget increases 14

15 Market Information The proportion of large budgets (above 500,000) has almost doubled since % 7 years 45% Basis: EITW, organiser questionnaires : companies/associations: How high was your total budget for conferences and events in 2013? Agencies: How high was the average of budgets you managed on behalf of companies sponsoring events (total per company)? 15

16 Meeting and Events market Germany Image 16

17 Image What is Germany s image as a country for meetings? Quick and easy to reach Very good hotels available Good service quality Attractive price/performance ratio 74,0% 65,8% 61,6% 88,6% Germany stands for good availability, good supply and service quality. Event venues for every need 58,4% Interesting historic sights Ideal location for international congresses Liberal-minded and hospitable country Multifaceted and good catering 50,2% 47,5% 39,3% 38,8% In the case of foreign organisers, the attractive price/performance ratio! Multiple possibilities for framework programme 37,0% Varied landscape 36,1% Event locations suited to seems 32,4% Good shopping opportunities 21,0% Basis: EITW, provider and organiser questionnaire: Please choose aspects that are aplicable for the event destination Germany from the list (multiple answers allowed) 17

18 Image In terms of popularity among organisers questioned, Germany comes higher than the USA in a world comparison 1 Germany 2 USA 3 Spain 4 Italy 5 Great Britain 6 Austria 7 France 2 8 Canada 9 Belgium 10 Denmark Netherlands Switzerland USA 3 Spain 1 Germany Basis: EITW, organiser questionnaire: Preferred countries WORLDWIDE 18

19 Image Large German cities with ongoing popularity 3 Frankfurt/ Main Berlin 1 Berlin 2 Munich 3 Frankfurt/Main 4 Hamburg 5 Cologne 6 Düsseldorf 7 Stuttgart 8 Hanover 9 Leipzig 10 Nuremberg 2 Munich Basis: EITW, organiser questionnaire: Preferred major cities in Germany 19

20 Meeting and Events market Germany Themes & Trends 20

21 Themes & Trends What drives the sector? A look at the future as well as current challenges and trends serve to secure and further develop Germany s successful position as a destination for meetings and congresses. mobility market data image megatrends sustainability Provider survey (event venues) in Germany and organisers in Germany, Europe and outside Europe 21

22 Themes & Trends Megatrends* and specific current issues * Source: Meetings and Conventions 2030: A study of megatrends shaping our industry., Publisher: GCB German Convention Bureau e. V. 22

23 Themes & Trends Technologisation of life and work Cloud services for organisation and management of events are becoming more important 63% of providers and 65% of organisers agree Other trends Digitalisation, social media More technology at events Online meetings hybride events Mobile event-based apps Free WLAN Gamification Basis: EITW, provider and organiser questionnaire: Please state if the following themes will increase or decrease in importance in

24 Themes & Trends Sustainable development Increasingly important: Taking into account sustainable components 82% of providers 66% of organisers Reduction/compensation of CO 2 emissions 61% of providers 52% of organisers say this is a trend Basis: EITW, provider and organiser questionnaire: Please state if the following themes will increase or decrease in importance in

25 Themes & Trends Event-related themes New event formats (e.g. bar camps) 57% of providers 62% of organisers see this as a challenge Other trends in the events market: Framework programme/events Greater flexibility Interactivity Full service/all-inclusive New event formats Cost saving Programs with added value Customised events Greater comfort/relaxation Basis: EITW, provider and organiser questionnaire: Which additional trends do you consider important? (free text field) 25

26 Themes & Trends Provision for mobility is popular Use by German organisers 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Event ticket (e.g. German rail company: journey and return journey) 66% Special flight offers for congresses (e.g. LH: flight and return flight) 40% Congress ticket (Local public transport: on site) 53% A large number of German organisers use ticket offers for events Accessibility is the most important requirement for a decision on location by organisers. Basis: EITW, organiser questionnaire: Companies/associations: Do you provide (sustainable) offers for the arrival and departure of participants in cooperation with transport companies? How much are they accepted? Agencies: Do you provide (sustainable) offers for the arrival and departure of participants in cooperation with transport companies and convey them to your customers? How much are they accepted? 26

27 Themes & Trends Events sector with different challenges with providers and organisers: data security Providers (G) Organisers (D) 36,1% 56,3% 100,0% 75,0% 50,0% 25,0% 0,0% 0,0% 25,0% 50,0% 75,0% 100,0% Data security IS an issue, much more so with organisers than with providers Basis: EITW, provider and organiser questionnaire: Where do you see the biggest challenges for the event market right now? 27

28 Themes & Trends Challenge further training for staff Providers (D) Organisers (D) 44,1% 38,5% 100,0% 75,0% 50,0% 25,0% 0,0% 0,0% 25,0% 50,0% 75,0% 100,0% In addition to further training, providers are occupied with the responsibility of staff recruitment. Basis: EITW, provider and organiser questionnaire: Where do you see the biggest challenges for the event market right now? (questionnaire, free text) 28

29 Themes & Trends Challenges in the events market Basis: EITW, provider and organiser questionnaire: Where do you see the biggest challenges for the event market right now? (free text field) 29

30 Themes & Trends 2014 positive predictions for Europe Level of budgets: Number of events: 15,5% 11,1% 100% 21,1% 13,5% 4,3% 15,1% 46,5% 44,4% 75% 50,0% 48,6% 51,1% 50% 47,3% 38,0% 44,4% 25% 27,8% 37,8% 45,7% 37,6% 0% World EU G World EU G increased unchanged decreased increased unchanged decreased Basis: EITW, organiser questionnaire: Please estimate your events in 2014: Compared to the year before it will be... Please estimate your budget in 2014: Compared to the year before it will be... Very positive predictions by organisers in Europe and across the world. The international market provides high potential for German providers. 30

31 Themes & Trends Women s quota: Meetings market as an exemplary sector Agencies (G) Meeting and event venues (G) 50,6% 44,6% 43,1% 16,2% 30,3% 29,6% 15,4% 6% Germany* Events market G** On the board In management Executive level * Germany: Women-on-Board-Index 2014 ** Events market: meeting and event venues and agencies in Germany Basis: EITW, provider and organiser questionnaire: What is the percentage of female management in your company on the board/management/executive level. 31

32 Fazit Meetings industry positive, stable at a high level including in the future. Germany as a destination for meetings means accessibility, variety, service and price performance. Meetings and events are becoming more international. Challenges in the market relate especially to staff, events and technology. 32

33 Contact addresses Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e.v. Beethovenstraße Frankfurt am Main Tel: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Internet: Europäischer Verband der Veranstaltungs- Centren e.v. Eschersheimer Landstraße Frankfurt am Main Tel: +49 (0) 69 / Fax: +49 (0) 69 / Internet: info@evvc.org GCB German Convention Bureau e. V. Kaiserstr Frankfurt am Main Tel: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Internet: info@gcb.de Europäisches Institut für TagungsWirtschaft GmbH an der Hochschule Harz Friedrichstraße Wernigerode Tel: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Internet: info@eitw.de 33